Can YOU be a
Secret Santa
for a local child
this Christmas?
Scroll down to find out more about how you can help us at Christmas
Last Christmas we provided presents for over 3,000 children and their families across our city
Christmas can be a really tough time for families with the promise of ‘Santa’, so every year our ‘Secret Santa’ campaign supports families who can’t afford Christmas presents.
It is such a tough time of year, putting families under additional financial pressure. The cost of living crisis means we’re seeing more requests for support than ever before, especially as the winter ‘heat or eat’ decision kicks in. With the challenges being faced by so many in our community, our Christmas campaign is more important than ever.
We want to make sure that no child or their parent/carer is left with nothing for Christmas.
We will be giving presents to children and their parents, ensuring everyone gets something to make them feel special on Christmas day.
To do that we need your help.
We’re asking people who can afford it, to buy gifts ranging between £5 – £20 for children and adults. Ideally toys and games won’t be battery operated (so we don’t add that expense to families). We also request that gifts aren’t too personalised eg no clothing, jewellery, makeup, perfume (pyjamas and hat/scarf sets being the exception, but not Christmas themed please). There is a suggested giftlist on Amazon to give you an idea of the types of things we need for families.
“Thank you so much for all the lovely Christmas presents not only for my son but also for me! I’m blown away by thought and effort you put into everything we have ever received from Pelican Parcels.”
-Tara
🎄🎄 Donations can be dropped to us every Monday – Thursday 11-2 throughout November at
Pelican Parcels,
Unit 9, Industrial House,
Conway St,
Hove,
BN3 3LW
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Shop Local
We’re also working in partnership with local toys shops as we’d love people to shop local and support our local businesses.
If you are shopping at stores other than those listed below, please can your Christmas donations can be sent to us unwrapped – although gift bags, wrapping paper and cellotape are gratefully received as every family will get these to help them get ready for the big day.
TIMELESS TOYS
103 Portland Rd, Hove, BN3 5DP
The wonderful independent toy store in Hove specialising in quality wooden and plastic-free toys, games and crafts.
IN-STORE and ONLINE: Sign up to the Timeless Toys newsletter to receive 10% off your purchases for us, plus your gift will automatically be sent to us.
Eastern Ave, Shoreham-by-Sea BN43 6PD
Giving a gift to a Pelican Parcels’ family is as easy as 1-2-3 with Dunelm:
- Choose a tag from the in-store Christmas tree.
- Choose something special (doesn’t have to be from Dunelm)
- Pop your pressie in a gift bag and drop it back to the store.
Meg & Milo are a family run online business which launched in 2020.
This year, Meg & Milo will match 25% of all donations.
Use code PELICAN at checkout and you won’t be charged shipping, your purchase will be delivered directly to us.
Katie Jennings, Independent Usborne books partner is offering Pelican Parcels up to 60% on all purchases!
Simply buy your book with the link below and our top up will be automatically given when we have our books delivered. So why not give the gift of imagination this Christmas.
9 Gardner Street, Brighton, BN1 1UP
Whirligig the much loved North Laine shop specialising in creative toys that engage children in things to make and do.
ONLINE: please contact the store for a discount off your purchases for us, plus your gift will automatically be sent to us.
IN-STORE: just mention Pelican Parcels at the till and Whirligig will put your gift aside for us to come to us.
Alternatively, you can also buy a voucher online (or in shop) and we can use the money to buy gifts for families.
